Linear thermal transmittance
To minimize the thermal loss in the best possible way, it was necessary to think in another way regarding the fixing of the windows and doors. It means that the windows were recessed 50 mm back into the facade – and thereby farther into the insulation so that the isotherms are placed as parallel as possible throughout the construction. Furthermore the windows and doors are supplied with lining both externally and internally. In order not to let the cold into the construction, the exterior lining is made of an insulated composite material (Helo). The interior lining gives the possibility of increased insulation behind the lining.
And the last thing is the stud construction around the windows that normally lies parallel to the facade; it is changed in Home for Life so that the necessary regler for fastening are perpendicular to the facade. With this initiative the linear thermal transmittance for Home for Life is as low as 0.02 W/m²*K.